Sr Manager, Interconnection Services- SPP Region

Overview

Lead generator interconnection studies, analysis, and coordination across the SPP region

Key Responsibilities

• interconnection
• injection studies
• cost estimates
• regulatory compliance
• stakeholder coordination
• network upgrade

Tasks

-Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling -Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines. -Conduct prospecting interconnection analysis using PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. Configure and automate injection study systems -Reviews market changes, policies, and laws -Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets -Maintains project schedules -Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner -Participate in negotiation with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions -Perform the network upgrade cost estimates for the proposed projects -Reviews documents for technical accuracy -Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections. -Negotiates agreements -Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process -Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making. -Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies -Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results -Perform injection studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region

Requirements

• powergem
• pss/e
• ee master's
• 5+ years
• nerc
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection -While direct interconnection experience is not mandatory, candidates must demonstrate how their background and experience will enable them to thrive in these technical areas. Relevant experience may include: managing generator interconnection projects, conducting transmission system analysis, interpreting utility tariffs and business practices, performing cost allocation studies, participating in transmission planning processes, coordinating with ISOs/RTOs on studies, working on transmission system performance evaluations, or other transferable technical experience in the power industry that showcases analytical skills and ability to master complex regulatory and technical frameworks -Experience: 5+ years -Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering -Expert in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation -Supervisor/Management Experience: 1+ years -A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards -Proficiency in Transmission Providers' tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria is required. -Demonstrated experience and working relationship with SPP or other utilities in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus on grid reliability. Relevant experience with major power companies such as FPL or NEER in operations, interconnections, generation, or other major utility companies is also valued. -Strong teamwork capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and work diligently are essential for success in our collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented setting, demonstrates commitment to professional growth and high-quality work standards, and excels at recognizing and managing competing priorities effectively. -Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive technical analysis -Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies -Master’s Degree -Bachelor’s Degree -Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management

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